Tungsten Carbide and Possible Military Applications Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title Tungsten Carbide and Possible Military Applications
  • Series Title University Scholars Day

Creator

  • Author: Brice, David. A.
    Creator Type: Personal
    Creator Info: University of North Texas
  • Contributor: Collins, Peter
    Creator Type: Personal
    Creator Info: University of North Texas; Faculty Mentor; peter.collins@unt.edu

Contributor

  • Sponsor: University of North Texas. Honors College.
    Contributor Type: Organization

Date

  • Creation: 2011-04-14
  • Embargoed Until: 2013-04-14

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: Poster presentation for the 2011 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing tungsten carbide and possible military applications.
  • Physical Description: 1 p.

Subject

  • Keyword: tungsten carbide
  • Keyword: body armor
  • Keyword: Pulsed Current Activated Sintering
  • Keyword: PCAS

Source

  • Conference: Eighth Annual University Scholars Day, 2011, Denton, Texas, United States

Collection

  • Name: UNT Undergraduate Student Works
    Code: UNTUGW

Institution

  • Name: UNT Honors College
    Code: UNTHON

Rights

  • Rights Access: public

Resource Type

  • Poster

Format

  • Image

Identifier

  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc86697

Degree

  • Academic Department: Materials Science and Engineering
  • Academic Department: Honors College

Note

  • Embargo Note: This item has a 2 year embargo period. For more information on this item or to inquire about obtaining a copy, please contact the authors directly.
  • Display Note: Abstract: Tungsten carbide (WC) ceramics are extremely hard and exhibit great potential for use in military application. The purpose of this project is to show that tungsten carbide (WC) is a more effective material than Kevlar or steel when used for body armor. Tungsten carbide possesses a high measure of hardness that indicates a high resistance to deformation. Also, the methods of production, namely Pulsed Current Activated Sintering (PCAS), can increase these natural properties. To conclusively prove that WC can be used as body armor components, the material must be tested by firing armor piercing munitions at samples of the material.
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